Whoever wins, everyone loses
Malaysia is heading toward an early general election, but few are optimistic that a change in leadership will actually lead...
Sangeetha Thanapal is a Singaporean social critic and activist who is currently based in Australia.
Malaysia is heading toward an early general election, but few are optimistic that a change in leadership will actually lead...
Even some members of the LGBTQ community remain wary over the announced repeal of Singapore’s so-called “gay law,” but queer-rights...
There have been few surprises in the city-state’s politics. The ruling People’s Action Party is making sure that this will...
The pandemic briefly paused Singapore’s executions of convicts. This year, though, the country resumed carrying out death penalties.
Four years after an election that many hoped would bring significant change to their country, Malaysians are asking why they...
The authorities in the island city-state went hammer and tongs against its perceived critics in 2021. Still, there were a...
State censorship is not needed in Singapore. Citizens already censor themselves so as not to upset the authorities.
Underlying its facade of multi-racialism and meritocracy is insidious racism.
The Singapore state passes yet another far-reaching law that will certainly be used against its detractors in years to come.
Increasing attacks on the media in Indonesia have journalists on edge, but more so the women.
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Read moreA new report reveals the predatory side of microfinance institutions, whose less than ethical ways of lending have led to...
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